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Carbless Casual

Traditional QSR dishes are revamped to be low-carb

Implications - Typically, casual dining is carb-packed, from the appetizer to the main dish. Though this suited the mainstream consumer just fine for years, the rise of both foodie culture and the wellness wave calls for something healthier and more balanced in terms of flavor profiles. Low-carb interpretations of classic casual dining sides provide both variety in flavor and health consciousness. These seemingly niche needs are becoming increasingly more mainstream, prompting brands to be more adaptive and agile.
Workshop Question - Think of a niche consumer need within your industry, and map out its hypothetical journey from niche to mainstream.
Trend Themes
1. Low-carb Alternatives - The rise of foodie culture and wellness wave calls for healthier and more balanced options in terms of flavor profiles, resulting in low-carb interpretations of classic casual dining sides.
2. Veggie-based Snacks - The desire for healthier food options in the snacking industry has led to veggie-based alternatives like 'Peas of Mind' Veggie Snacks and cauliflower snacks.
3. Gluten-free and Health-conscious - In response to increasing dietary restrictions and a demand for healthier food options, businesses like CAULIPOWER and California Pizza Kitchen offer gluten-free, nutrient-rich, and low-carb pizza crust alternatives.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Companies like Taco Bell are offering alternatives like the Naked Egg Taco to appeal to health-conscious consumers.
2. Frozen Foods - Veggie-based snacks like 'Peas of Mind' provide a healthier alternative to typical frozen snacks.
3. Restaurant - Restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen are offering gluten-free and low-carb options in response to demand from health-conscious consumers.
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Featured Examples

Low-Carb Pizza Crusts
Low-Carb Pizza Crusts
California Pizza Kitchen Now Offers a Healthy Cauliflower Crust Option
In an effort to give consumers more ways to make healthy choices when dining out, California Pizza Kitchen has announced that it will offer cauliflower crust at all of its locations across the US.... MORE
Cauliflower Crust Pizzas
Cauliflower Crust Pizzas
CAULIPOWER Veggie Pizzas are Rich in Nutrients and are Gluten-Free
The CAULIPOWER veggie pizzas are formulated to offer a gluten-free alternative that are inherently nutritious and flavorful in order to satisfy those with Celiac disease or those who are simply in... MORE
Low-Carb Breakfast Tacos
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Taco Bell's New Naked Egg Taco Uses a Fried Egg in Place of a Shell
Consumers who are looking for a breakfast fix that’s on the healthier side are likely to find the new Naked Egg Taco from Taco Bell appealing. To get an understanding of whether or not the new... MORE
Meatless Barbecue Cauliflower Wings
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This Vegan Chicken Wings Recipe Swaps Poultry for Vegetables
With the upcoming Super Bowl, consumers are gearing up to enjoy all the staple comfort foods and this alternative take on the classic spicy barbecue chicken wings recipe offers a version that is... MORE
Carb-Free Nacho Fries
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This Cheesy French Fry Nacho Dish Subs Chips for Salty Frites
Offering a carb-free alternative to a classic nacho dish is this homemade French fry version that creatively subs in tortilla chips for sliced potato wedges. The meal is then topped with all the... MORE
Veggie-Based Frozen Snacks
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'Peas of Mind' Veggie Snacks Come in Healthy Yet Delicious Varieties
Traditional French fries are associated with being a calorie-laden indulgence, so ‘Peas of Mind’ Veggie Snacks are designed to mimic their form in a healthier way. Rather than being made... MORE
Sweet Potato Pizza Crusts
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The Big Man's World's Three Ingredient Pizza Crust Recipe is Gluten-Free
This sweet potato pizza crust is a gluten-free alternative that only requires three ingredients to make. From Natalie at the food blog The Big Man’s World, the 3 Ingredient Grain-Free Sweet... MORE

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